Dickson family thanks community To the Editor: To the Milroy Lions Club and to the whole Community here in Mifflin County, words will never be able to express the gratitude we have for all of you. We appreciate all of you so much. The spaghetti meal benefit meant so much to us and please know that your generosity will always be remembered by us. We thank you all! The Dickson family, Nick, Paula, Carly, Emily and Zayne
Thank you to many for giving this season To the Editor: During this season of the year, we often hear the expression, “The spirit of Christmas is giving.” If that sentiment is true, our community is overflowing with the Christmas spirit. Recently, many of our friends and neighbors gave their time and support to attend the first “Quiet Christmas” and gave generously to the Theil and Andrea Kauffman Memorial Bible Fund. Through your generous donations, we were able to raise $1,721 for the Fund – an excellent start to our fundraising efforts to put Bibles in the hands of ...
Taxpayers, government can find tax solution To the Editor: According to a recent report, poor and working-class taxpayers pay a larger percentage of their incomes for taxes than wealthier taxpayers. Hence, they are not being taxed according to their ability to pay; and this is wrong. What is the remedy for this inequity? In my opinion, at the federal level, there isn’t a remedy because of the attitude and the wealth of the incoming administration. However, there are remedies at the state and local levels. In my opinion, at the State level, the BEST remedy is to enact a ...
2024 Festival of Ice warmed hearts To the Editor: On behalf of everyone involved in this year’s Festival of Ice, the Visitors Bureau extends a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for making this event such a success. Despite the frigid temperatures, your support and enthusiasm truly warmed our hearts! This year’s festival was especially memorable—not only because of the beautiful turnout but also because, for once, the ice sculptures didn’t melt! It was wonderful to see families, friends, and neighbors bundled up, enjoying the magic of the season, from the ...
Thanks to Lewistown Kiwanis Club To the Editor: The Lewistown Kiwanis Club would like to thank all who participated in the 2024 “Christmas Around the World” Christmas Parade and especially our judges. The winner for Best Float was Cub Scout Pack 115. The Best Marching/Walking/Other category winner was Girl Scout Troop 40375. The Judge’s Prize was awarded to the Mifflin County High School Drama Club. Honorable mentions include floats by Burnham OIP, Winter Coats from Waylon, and Boy Scout Troop 4. The winner of the Lewistown Kiwanis Club’s inaugural “Guess the Christmas ...
Biden is not warmonger in Ukraine v. Russia To the Editor: I am responding to Judge Andrew Napolitano’s recent article, “Pres. Biden’s lust for war costs all.” From what I’ve read the Judge’s account is a crock. He basically said Biden is a warmonger and Putin was “forced into his action including the invasion of Ukraine. Here is my summary of what has happened. 1991 USSR breaks up, Ukraine is created as an independent nation. Through several pro Russian presidents Putin was fine. In 2010 to 2014 there was political unrest as the pro EU/west movement emerged. 2014 ...